Post by Claytonator on May 26, 2012 12:20:37 GMT -5

This video has been played out to death but it really is the best representation of how little Skrillex does live

A buddy of mine DJs at a few local bars, and I often times come hang out with him behind his gear and watch him do his thing.

There's a fair amount of process in seamlessly transitioning live from one song to another. He has to match keys, lay out a transition, throw in a couple loops, and mess around with the timing all on the fly. It's awesome to see him work, because 75% of the time it's something he's not practiced at all because he's going from one requested song to another requested song.

Tl;dr, the DJ at the local bar puts on a more talented live mix than Skrillex.

Post by BRCHLD LFNT on May 26, 2012 12:26:12 GMT -5

Haters gonna hate. That's something my 12 year old sister would say. Which is the typical Skrillex fan.

It's pretty sad that you're this committed to hating on Skrillex. I think Unchained playing late night is one of the lamest things Bonnaroo has done in the (going on) 6 years I've been, but I'm not constantly talking shit.

Yep, looks like all he does is turn a few knobs and get the crowd excited. People hate on Girl Talk for the same thing and his show in 09 was one of the most fun experiences I'll probably ever have in my life. This year, I'll be at Flying Lotus and I'll be at Skrillex. I know before I get to the farm which music will sound better, which is more intricate, etc, but I'm still going to have fun at Skrillex.

All you're doing is acting like a d-bag on the internet, where it's easy to act like a d-bag. I guess, keep up the good work.

Post by tmic on Jun 3, 2012 20:05:58 GMT -5

Is skrillex the best live dj, no. Does he have the best live production, no. Will it be a great show, no. Will it be packed, yes. Will it be a very very good time, yes. Will I be there, yes. Just like most things at roo, dont take it so seriously and have a blast.

Post by bromandudeguy on Jun 4, 2012 0:21:18 GMT -5

Well then if you're going to just hit play and jump around and smoke cigarettes at least have a good light show or stage set up. At least more than just a big screen with a robot mimicking your ever move. Look at Sphongle or Pretty Lights or something. They are great live producers. But even if they weren't they have some good eye candy on stage.

Post by summerteeth214 on Jun 4, 2012 0:35:35 GMT -5

Well then if you're going to just hit play and jump around and smoke cigarettes at least have a good light show or stage set up. At least more than just a big screen with a robot mimicking your ever move. Look at Sphongle or Pretty Lights or something. They are great live producers. But even if they weren't they have some good eye candy on stage.

I'm not a Skrillex fan, but I imagine that would be a lot of fun late night on corn on the farm

Post by bromandudeguy on Jun 4, 2012 2:27:17 GMT -5

I hope thats the stage production he brings to Bonnaroo and not that ugly ass spaceship thing.

Seriously! I saw him a couple weeks ago at Bamboozle and he still had the spaceship thing, but this vid is from his most recent festival (i <3 san diego) so either he just upgraded or it was property of the fest.. Fingers crossed!

Post by candyflippedaround on Jun 4, 2012 11:59:20 GMT -5

Anyone who sees SBTRKT and then goes to see Skrillex is going to be wondering why he even needs to be on stage. He might as well just put bangerrang on a cd player and chill backstage. Everyone would be just as happy because "OMG! The light show was soooooooooo good!"

I wish Pretty Lights was on the lineup again because at least then there would be an overhyped EDM act actually worth listening to. I prefer artists with a unique sound over those who take a style popular 5 years ago and regurgitate it onto their Mac book.

Post by postjack on Jun 4, 2012 12:10:09 GMT -5

Well then if you're going to just hit play and jump around and smoke cigarettes at least have a good light show or stage set up. At least more than just a big screen with a robot mimicking your ever move. Look at Sphongle or Pretty Lights or something. They are great live producers. But even if they weren't they have some good eye candy on stage.

see, this shit just puts the biggest smile on my face. I really don't try to defend skrillex, because I totally understand why one would find it annoying or horrible, but it just strikes a chord with me.

the sound of american dubstep is like the sound of whats been going on in my deranged head all my life. i don't know any other way to explain it.

Post by BRCHLD LFNT on Jun 4, 2012 12:20:38 GMT -5

I'm actually pretty convinced that the Skrillex show will be a good time. I just don't know if it will be 2 hours worth of a good time. 2 hours is a looooot of Skrillex. Might have to go check out what else is happening at some point.

Post by surfbumdj on Jun 5, 2012 6:21:49 GMT -5

I like the way this was scheduled, because I can catch either Superjam or Alice Cooper, and then see half of his show and call it a night "early" (seeing as Umphrey's could possibly play until dawn) the night before